Along with the development of China’s economy, English becomes more and more important in people’s daily life. The English teaching method which is used in each stage receives a lot of attention. After Chinese educational system reform, the Situational Teaching Method comes into being. Till now it has got great achievements in the English teaching of elementary school. As for English teaching of the elementary school, it pays to focus attention on the Situational Teaching Method. The scenes originate from social practice. It is a product of people’s daily lives. It emphasizes the integration of the dynamic process and the life situation, pays great attention to students’ understanding of life, pays great attention to students’ ability development in the active process, and stimulates their interest from various aspects. It helps students to understand the teaching materials and develop students’ psychological functions through the scenes which can produce vivid images. The core of the Situational Teaching Method is to stimulate students’ emotion.
Key words
English; the Situational Teaching Method; the Elementary School; Application
Abstract ........................................................I
Key words....................................................... I
摘 要 ..........................................................II
关键词 ..........................................................II
Introduction ....................................................1
I. The Appearance of the Situational Teaching Method ............3
A. The Origin of the Situational Teaching Method ................3
B. The Definition of the Situational Teaching Method.............3
II.The Advantages of the Situational Teaching Method ............4
A. Stimulus to Pupils’ Interest ................................4
B. Concentration on Pupils’ Attention ..........................5
C. Enlivening the Atmosphere of Class........................... 6
D. Increasing the Delight of Learning English ...................6
III. The Feasibility of the Situational Teaching Method......... 6
A. A Series of Scenes............................................7
B. Under the Conditions of the Multimedia........................7
C. On the Basis of the Educational Reform of China ..............7
IV. The Application of the Situational Teaching Method.......... 8
A. Cultivating the Students’ Interest ..........................8
1. Creating the Scenes of Life.................................. 8
2. Learning Words in the Scenes .................................9
3. With the Help of Actions......................................9
B. Using More English in Class ..................................10
C. Based on Its Features ........................................11
Conclusion ......................................................14
Acknowledgements ................................................15
Bibliography ....................................................16
